Veterans

HBC Meeting 1.26.22

Hundreds Attend Special Hellertown Council Meeting About Library

One of the largest turnouts by residents in recent years was at a special Hellertown Borough Council meeting about the future of the Hellertown Area Library Wednesday night.

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Hellertown Legion Veterans Day
Veterans Remembered, Thanked at Hellertown American Legion Service

Thursday's Veterans Day service organized by Hellertown American Legion Post 397 and held at Union Cemetery was a time to reflect on the many sacrifices all veterans have made for their country.

Audio NRD Ep. 79: How Yoga is Helping Veterans Lessen Symptoms of PTSD

To all those who have served our country, Happy Veterans Day. On Episode 78 of No Rain Date--in our interview with Hellertown resident, Marine Corps veteran and yoga instructor Liz Thompson--our focus is on veterans and their health.

Jason Moon Concert
Iraq War Veteran to Perform Free Concert in Coopersburg

Jason Moon, an Iraq War veteran and singer-songwriter, will present a free concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31 at St. John’s UCC, 538 E. Thomas St. in Coopersburg. Moon is the founder of Warrior Songs, a nonprofit that seeks to use music and the arts to inspire and promote healing for military veterans.

Hellertown World War Soldiers
Olden Days, 1919: Hellertown Salutes Fallen, Returned WWI Soldiers

Less than a year after the Armistice that ended World War I was signed the residents of Hellertown and Lower Saucon Township devoted a day to honoring the men who had recently returned home, along with five native sons who sadly didn't.

Hellertown Legion Honors Service, Sacrifice of Veterans (Photos)

Hellertown American Legion Post 397 held its annual Veterans Day ceremony in Union Cemetery Wednesday, with dozens of veterans, family members, friends and local residents gathering to honor the service and sacrifice members of the U.S. military make.

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Hometown Hero Banners Flying High in Hellertown

Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, when the service of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice defending America are honored, the Borough of Hellertown has hung nearly 50 Hometown Hero banners that honor its own.

Honor, Bravery Recalled at Hellertown Veterans Day Ceremony (Photos)

The sacrifices made by veterans from World War II and earlier til today could not be overemphasized at the Edward H. Ackerman American Legion post's annual Veterans Day service at Union Cemetery in Hellertown Monday.

Hometown Heroes Enjoy Veterans Day Breakfast at St. Theresa School

Veterans Day was a special day at St. Theresa School in Hellertown, where students whose parents or grandparents are U.S. veterans attended a special breakfast with their family members.

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Hometown Hero Banner Committee to Form, Council Decides

At a meeting Monday, Hellertown Borough Council continued its discussion about purchasing "hometown hero" banners to display on light poles in honor of local veterans, and ultimately decided the project should become the work of a committee.